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Hirwan Family History

Hirwan Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kirwan, Harman, Horan, Herman, Horgan, Irwin, Hirai, Herran, Haran

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Where is the Hirwan family from?

You can see how Hirwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirwan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirwan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hirwan families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirwan's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hirwan families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hirwan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Hirwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirwan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Hirwan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Hirwan. For the veterans among your Hirwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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